Richmond, ME

Full City Profile · Maine · Kennebec County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,946 Population 273/sq mi density
$72,036 Median Income $30,805 per capita
$221,600 Home Value $337,159 Zillow
$1,013 Median Rent 28.6% income on rent
46°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$72,036 median income, 5.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$221,600 home value, $1,013/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Housing Overview

Median Home Value
$221,600
21% below
US avg: $281,900
Median Rent
$1,013/mo
13% below
US avg: $1,163/mo
Homeownership Rate
58.1%
11% below US avg (65.4%)
Total Housing Units
851
Median year built: 1947

Home Value by Source

Census Median
$221,600
Zillow (ZHVI)
$337,159
Redfin Median Sale
$315,000
Median Sale Price
$315,000
Median List Price
$205,000
Census ACS, Zillow ZHVI, Redfin median sale price

Ownership vs. Renting

58.1%
Owner-Occupied
41.9%
Renter-Occupied
58%
42%
US avg: 65.4% owner-occupied

Fair Market Rents (HUD FY2026)

Studio
$1,108/mo
1 Bedroom
$1,186/mo
2 Bedroom
$1,497/mo
3 Bedroom
$1,951/mo
4 Bedroom
$2,190/mo
Census median rent: $1,013/mo

Market Indicators (Redfin)

Median Sale Price
$315,000
Median Days on Market
31 days
Sale-to-List Ratio
1.0%
Buyers market
Homes Sold
1
Price Drops
14.3%
of listings with price reduction
Price Per Sq Ft
$206
Active Inventory
7
homes for sale

Affordability & Housing Stock

Rent Burden
28.6%
of renters spending 30%+ of income on housing
8% below US avg (31.0%)
Median Year Built
1947
Average age of housing stock: 79 years
Homeownership Rate
58.1%

Complete Housing Data

Home Values

Census Median Value$221,600
Zillow Home Value (ZHVI)$337,159
Redfin Median Sale$315,000
Median Sale Price$315,000
Median List Price$205,000
Price Per Sq Ft$206

Rent

Census Median Rent$1,013
FMR Studio$1,108
FMR 1-Bedroom$1,186
FMR 2-Bedroom$1,497
FMR 3-Bedroom$1,951
FMR 4-Bedroom$2,190

Market

Days on Market31
Sale-to-List Ratio1.0%
Price Drops14.3%
Homes Sold1
Active Inventory7
Price Per Sq Ft$206

Ownership & Stock

Owner-Occupied58.1%
Renter-Occupied41.9%
Homeownership Rate58.1%
Total Housing Units851
Median Year Built1947
Rent Burden28.6%